Life Enrichment Assistant / Recreation Assistant

Presbyterian Homes & Services; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental including HSA & FSA

Life insurance (AD&D)

Retirement with employer match

Holiday pay and extended sick

Job summary

Presbyterian Homes & Services’ Orchard Path in Apple Valley, MN seeks a Life Enrichment Assistant to implement engaging activities aligned with policy and best practices. Schedule Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, reporting to the Life Enrichment Services Director.

You will support residents with meaningful programs, outings, and daily routines, fostering social interaction and personal growth within a caring community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or equivalent.
• Class B license or willingness to obtain within six months of hire.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and good rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.
• English language communication proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities to help residents achieve their best day.
• Perform daily routines to meet psychosocial and activities needs.
• Create diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits and social interaction.
• Participate in Chat Circles with residents and staff.
• Assist residents with activities of choice, group or one-on-one.
• Take residents outdoors or into the community.
• Participate in outings and special events.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks for residents as needed (shopping, errands, letters).
• Provide one-on-one interaction based on preferences.
• Transport residents within the community.

Skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

English language

Resident relations

Education

High School Diploma

Class B license

Job description

Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Orchard Path -is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant/Recreation Assistant to join its team. The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for implementing and monitoring assigned life enrichment / leisure life programming for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.

Schedule/HOURS

8-4.30Pm (Sunday-Thursday)

Reporting Structure

This position reports to Life Enrichment Services Director

About This Community

Orchard Path

5400 157th Street W.

Apple Valley, MN 55124

Nestled along the shores of Cobblestone Lake in Apple Valley, Orchard Path offers the warmth and charm of a traditional neighborhood while providing residents with beautiful lakeside surroundings and convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and other urban amenities.

Orchard Path features a variety of living options designed to meet residents' changing needs, including:

• 250 Independent Living Apartments
• 58 Assisted Living Apartments
• 20 Memory Care Apartments

Living Options Available:

• Senior Apartments (Independent Living)
• Assisted Living
• Assisted Living with Memory Care

Residents enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere, comfortable accommodations, and services tailored to support an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Implement assigned activities that help residents achieve “their best day”, filled with a wide variety of meaningful relationships and activities.
• Perform assigned work routines and daily assignments to meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household, including:
• Creating diverse opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, recreation, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines, spontaneous activity and Household rituals.
• Participate in Chat Circles with residents and staff in the household daily.
• Assist residents with activities of their choice, group, individual or one on one.
• Take residents outdoors or out in the site community.
• Participate in outings and special events.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed for residents such as shopping, running errands, assisting with correspondence, reading/writing letters etc.
• Provide one on one interaction with residents based on preferences.
• Transport residents to other parts of the community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or equivalent.
• Class B license or willingness to obtain within six months of hire as designated or required by site.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during evenings and weekends for planned programs.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and good rapport with residents, staff, families and volunteers.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Pay Range

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $19.09 - $20.59 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

All employees

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

About PHS

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Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage ® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.